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2016 Map of Owensboro West

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Owensboro West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Ohio River serves as the dominant geographical boundary here, separating Spencer and Daviess counties along the border of Indiana and Kentucky. The landscape is defined by the hydrologic complexity of the river valley, featuring numerous secondary waterways and drainage systems such as Crane Pond Slough, Katie Meadow Slough, and Gilles Ditch. These features point to the historical management of the wetlands and floodplains that characterize the area around French Island.

On the Kentucky side, the transition from rural to suburban is evident as the Audubon Pkwy and CSX Transportation rail line cut across the terrain. Local history and family lineages are anchored by several small burial grounds, including Alexandria Cem, Fern Hill Cem, and Lancaster Cem. The inclusion of modern recreational elements like the Green Trail provides a contemporary layer to this long-settled riverine corridor.